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Chad and Niger launch joint offensive against Boko Haram
Chad and Niger launch joint offensive against Boko Haram

Chad and Niger launched a joint army operation against Boko Haram militants in Nigeria on Sunday, military sources said, stepping up a regional push to end the Sunni Muslim group's six-year insurgency.

Islamic State attacks Christian villages in northeastern Syria
Islamic State attacks Christian villages in northeastern Syria

The militants are trying to gain control of the strategic town of Tal Tamr.

New Habits: The nun who left convent life to become a mother
New Habits: The nun who left convent life to become a mother

Often referred to as the 'real-life Call the Midwife', Eleanor Stewart has led an unusual life.

Saeed Abedini \'shaken\' by execution of fellow prisoners
Saeed Abedini 'shaken' by execution of fellow prisoners

American Pastor Saeed Abedini, imprisoned in Iran, has been shaken this week by the execution of six of his fellow prisoners.

The seven most overlooked women in Scripture
The seven most overlooked women in Scripture

In honour of International Women's Day, we've put together a list of seven of the best overlooked women in the Bible. Move over, Mary...

Obama on Selma anniversary: \'our march is not yet finished\'
Obama on Selma anniversary: 'our march is not yet finished'

President Obama said the discrimination in Ferguson showed work still needed to be done on race in America, but said that progress had been made.

Boko Haram militants pledge allegiance to Islamic State
Boko Haram militants pledge allegiance to Islamic State

Nigerian group Boko Haram pledged allegiance on Saturday to Islamic State in Iraq and Syria.

Bishop of London proposes new \'Bishop for Church Plants\' role
Bishop of London proposes new 'Bishop for Church Plants' role

Bishop Richard Chartres is planning to revive a century-old episcopal see to create a new 'Bishop for Church Plants'.

High school dean Shaun Harrison accused of shooting student
High school dean Shaun Harrison accused of shooting student

A Baptist minister who was dean of students at a US high school attempted to murder a student by shooting him in the head, a court heard.

Jodi Arias escapes death penalty; victim\'s family says \'the real justice will be in the afterlife\'
Jodi Arias escapes death penalty; victim's family says 'the real justice will be in the afterlife'

Jodi Arias has avoided the death penalty after a second jury was unable to come to a unanimous decision as to whether she should live or die.

Passengers thank God after surviving LaGuardia plane crash [VIDEO]

Passengers thank God after surviving LaGuardia plane crash [VIDEO]

Christians gathered and prayed for Casting Crowns singer Mark Hall as he battles cancer
Christians gathered and prayed for Casting Crowns singer Mark Hall as he battles cancer

Casting Crowns lead singer Mark Hall announced on Facebook that he has cancer, and sought the help of all his fans and friends by praying for him.

Kirk Franklin is urging Christians to fail - then rise with God
Kirk Franklin is urging Christians to fail - then rise with God

It might seem incredibly mean for Christian artist Kirk Franklin to wish people to fail, but there is a very good reason behind his apparent cruelty.

It never ends well for people who hide from God, says Victoria Osteen
It never ends well for people who hide from God, says Victoria Osteen

It is never wise for people to try and run away from God, and people who foolishly insist on doing so will only end up for the worse, according to Victoria Osteen.

Kanye West says his new album is intended to be \'joyful noise\' to God
Kanye West says his new album is intended to be 'joyful noise' to God

To say that Kanye West likes stirring up controversies would be an understatement. But it seems like the hip hop artist is singing a different tune this time by saying that his new album So Help Me God is intended to be "joyful noise unto the Lord."

Chad\'s president claims knowledge of Boko Haram leader\'s whereabouts
Chad's president claims knowledge of Boko Haram leader's whereabouts

Chad's President Idriss Deby issued a warning to Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau - surrender or be killed in battle.